Research Executive

Kantar Group Limited; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,537,515 - 2,152,521; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Support for health and wellbeing

Job summary

Kantar Group Limited is seeking a Research Executive for its Media Insights Team. This role plays a vital part in delivering media effectiveness projects for clients, focusing on project coordination and analysis of research data.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in a related field and 1-2 years of relevant experience. The position offers a collaborative environment with flexible working arrangements.

Join Kantar and contribute to shaping the brands of tomorrow.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in a research agency or media environment.
• Understanding of media research or measurement.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination and execution of campaign effectiveness studies.
• Manage day-to-day project tasks and documentation.
• Handle operational elements like checking scripts and monitoring fieldwork.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Communications, Marketing, Media, Statistics or related fields

Tools

Survey scripting tools

Dashboarding tools

Data processing workflows

Job description

Role Overview

As a Research Executive for the Media Insights Team, you will play a key role in delivering media effectiveness projects for media owners, agencies, and advertisers across Australia. The primary responsibility is to work with Account Managers and Directors to manage and deliver media projects, focusing on account administration, project coordination, survey writing, script checking, fieldwork launch and monitoring, and analysis of research data.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination and execution of Australia campaign effectiveness studies (e.g., brand lift, CrossMedia, in‑context testing) across all project stages.
• Manage day‑to‑day project tasks, including scheduling, documentation, and tracking progress to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• Handle key operational elements: checking scripts, monitoring fieldwork, reviewing data tables and dashboards, and preparing report components.
• Ensure high levels of accuracy and consistency in all deliverables in line with internal quality standards.
• Contribute to client presentations by preparing materials and supporting senior team members during delivery.
• Review deliverables against research objectives and flag any discrepancies or optimisation opportunities to senior researchers.
• Follow ISO 20252 and internal quality procedures, maintaining correct documentation and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate effectively with senior researchers, operations, project managers, and commercial teams to support strong team performance.

Qualifications & Capabilities

• Degree in Communications, Marketing, Media, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Management or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years’ experience in a research agency, media agency, media vendor or technology environment, with exposure to campaign measurement or media analytics.
• Understanding of media research or measurement (e.g., brand lift, attribution, CrossMedia, or in‑context testing) is desired.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and commitment to data accuracy and consistency.
• Proactive problem‑solver who can identify issues early and escalates appropriately.
• Act with accountability and reliability; intellectual and professional integrity.
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to manage competing demands.
• Strong internal stakeholder management, able to coordinate with senior researchers, operations, project managers, and commercial teams.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Technically curious with an interest in learning new platforms and tools (survey scripting, dashboarding tools, data processing workflows).
• Collaborative team contributor, willing to assist colleagues, share knowledge, and support overall team delivery.
• Organised and process‑driven, with a commitment to following quality frameworks such as ISO 20252 and internal SOPs.

Why Join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. We support an inclusive culture, value diversity, and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We offer flexible working arrangements and an environment that supports health and wellbeing.

Equality of Opportunity

Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and well‑being. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society.